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Course Description

This qualification is part of the Animal Care and Management Training Package. It is a general industry qualification for persons operating at pre-trade level and undertaking animal care functions in a captive animal facility such as a zoo or wildlife park. It is also suitable for those already employed in the care and husbandry of captive animals. Job roles include trainee keeper, assistant keeper, animal care attendant and wildlife carer.

Subjects you can Study

Work within a captive animal facility; Prepare and present information to the public; Support collection management; Prepare and maintain animal housing; Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals; Monitor animal reproduction; Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing; Provide enrichment for animals; Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals; Contribute to occupational health and safety processes; Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices. Plus electives.